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Hi Everyone,
We have an upcoming project quoted for a first POD run. I have 2 questions regarding POD process...
1) Using toner, any Pantone support is based on ICC conversion? Any PMS metallic spot colors is also emulated/converted, correct? How accurate will spot colors be?
2) PDF/X-1 seems the only logical way to keep this process cheap. Does anyone accept PDF/X-3 with custom color profile output intent? Does the final colors meet client requirement?
3) Previously these covers were run on offset, but due to low count I think people are willing to give POD a chance, color and quality-wise, how does it compare to offset or should we brace ourselves for surprises?
Thanks
We have an upcoming project quoted for a first POD run. I have 2 questions regarding POD process...
1) Using toner, any Pantone support is based on ICC conversion? Any PMS metallic spot colors is also emulated/converted, correct? How accurate will spot colors be?
2) PDF/X-1 seems the only logical way to keep this process cheap. Does anyone accept PDF/X-3 with custom color profile output intent? Does the final colors meet client requirement?
3) Previously these covers were run on offset, but due to low count I think people are willing to give POD a chance, color and quality-wise, how does it compare to offset or should we brace ourselves for surprises?
Thanks